Position Description:
Title: Communications Associate
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Washington, DC
The VENG Group offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and motivated communications professional to join
our dynamic staff. The Communications Associate will work individually and as part of a team. The Associate will assist
and advise in designing and implementing communications and outreach strategies. The position is ideal for a highlymotivated self-starter with excellent writing skills.
About the VENG Group
The VENG Group is a leading government relations, communications, public affairs and outreach firm. Our team brings
together a diverse group of individuals who have experience in almost every workplace sector—state and federal
government, public interest/not-for-profit, corporate/private and academia. Our varied background provides an
unparalleled multidisciplinary and technology-driven approach to problem solving to achieve our clients’ goals.
We work to provide the resources and skill sets, which may not be inherent within our clients' organizations. We have
used our range of experience, insight and access to help our clients set and achieve their goals with a variety of different
services:
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Government Relations and Direct Lobbying
Grassroots/Grasstops Outreach and Campaigns
Public Policy Research and Advice
Political/Nominee Counseling
Political Action Committees
Public Relations/Message Development
Strategic Communications
Day-to-Day Communications Operations
Media Training
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Coalition/Community Building and Outreach
Social Media Marketing
Brand Development/Reputation Management
Multicultural Outreach and Advocacy
Innovative Technological Solutions for Advocacy
Website Development/Management
Fundraising
Conferences and Events
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include drafting and editing press releases, managing press clippings, drafting and editing op-eds, daily
media monitoring, managing press pitches, developing content for websites and blogs, developing content for and
managing social media channels, drafting and editing other communications materials as needed, track and identify
trends and key targets, support firm-wide internal communications needs and perform other communications duties as
requested. Must be able to deliver high quality written products under tight deadlines and competing pressures.
Understands that the nature of the position and client services requires a positive and flexible attitude.
Required Skills & Experiences
 Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience performing the essential
functions of the position including communications, marketing or outreach. Preferred candidates will have
served in a communications assistant or associate capacity and have experience handling day-to-day and
strategic communications.
 Exceptional writing skills (absolute must) and ability to quickly tailor writing for different audiences, formats and
styles, including journalistic, pitching, educational, advocacy and marketing
 Exceptional attention to detail, editing and proofing of documents
 Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced deadline-driven environment and prioritize tasks
 Ability to take direction, be creative and diligent and think strategically and proactively
1126 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
+1 202 499 7027
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Proficient in using social media; experience designing, implementing, tracking and reporting social media
campaigns
Experience designing and/or implementing strategic communications and outreach campaigns including media
relations and social media campaigns
Understands essential communications functions including op-ed/LTE strategy, pitching process and drafting
press releases and advisories
Successful pitching and placement of op-eds, blogs, LTEs and other external communications
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; preferred experience with online document
systems including Constant Contact, Salsa, Mail Chimp and research databases including Westlaw, Lexis, CQ,
Leadership, etc.
Excellent research skills including online research
Meticulous attention to detail
Creative, thoughtful team player willing to think outside the box
Positive attitude and fun to work with!
Preferred Areas of Expertise
 Understands nonprofit structure and coalition work
 Familiarity with AP and Chicago Style
 Marketing experience
 Experience developing print and electronic materials
 Tracking federal legislative and policy activity
 Experience working on legislative and administrative policy or communications issues
 Experience developing advocacy and outreach campaigns
 Hill experience is a plus
To Apply
Candidates should apply by email to [email protected]. Subject line should read “Communications Associate.” All
applications must include: cover letter, resume and at least one brief writing sample (two preferred). A writing skills
assessment may be requested. Applications will not be accepted unless they are complete.
The VENG Group is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
1126 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
+1 202 499 7027